Coral Gables Historical Archive
Coral Gables Riviera-Times
Wednesday, December 31, 1947, page 5 (of 10)
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By HELEN REYNOLDS, SOCIETY EDITOR Mr. and Mrs. G. G. (Gabby and Betty) Lee are holding an open house from five to seven o'clock Sunday in their beautiful new home at 620 University Drive. Many of the some two hundred bidden guests will be viewing this large unusual one-story tropical home for the first time. Chief interest will be the "rumpus" room which overlooks the garden from the Fluvia Street side of the house. Here the Lees will serve "bog-up," a scrumptious hot dish all Southerners know well, after first plying their guests with a little "nog-up." Assisting the hosts will be Mrs. Jim Rankin, Mrs. Van Helms, Mrs. Ed Claughton, Mrs. Patricia McGregor Hodge, Mrs. Marjorie Maynard Page and Mrs. Frank Morrow. Guest of honor is Mrs. N. V. Harris, Betty's mother, who is down from Kentucky for the holidays. Miss Jeanne Parry and her fiance, Donald David Burr, will make their first appearance together as an engaged couple when they attend the Bachelor's Ball tonight. The betrothal of the couple was announced this week following a party Saturday for a small group of close friends of Jeanne and her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Willard Parry at their apartment, 400 Alhambra Circle. Some of those, who weren't already "in" on the secret, learned of the engagement when they spied photographs of the couple framed in a wreath of the beautiful Galax leaves tied with green satin ribbon above the fireplace mantel. Hospitality for visiting Britishers, Captain and Mrs. Gerald W. Hoare-Smith of Printsed, England, continues at a merry pace and will until they leave about the middle of January. Here as the house guests of their brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Wyatt Nolting of 241 Avenue Romano, they were honored at a cocktail party given for them on Sunday by their hosts. Tonight Mr. and Mrs. J. Merryman Black will entertain at a New Year's Eve party at their home, 2800 Avenue San Domingo and Saturday Mr. and Mrs. C. Murray Stoddart will give a party at their home at 2603 Country Club Prado. The visitors will also attend the Orange Bowl classic tomorrow as the guests of the Stoddarts. On their first trip to the United States, Capt. and Mrs. Hoare-Smith are making their headquarters in Baltimore, Md. They will not return to England until next May. Jottings: Sharon Skinner, twenty-month-old daughter of the Coulton Skinners can count up to ten in Spanish. Then she immediately does the same thing in English. (That's more than I can do.) . . . When Mr. and Mrs. James Gillen were recent house guests here Mrs. A. E. Harum gave a dinner for the New Yorkers. On leaving, Mrs. Gillen asked, "Julia, can't I send you something from New York?" "Yes," Julia replied, "Snow!" Come Christmas Julia got her "snow" in the form of a glass paperweight snow-scene, that just "snows and snows" when turned and twisted. . . . Nancy Jordan, eight-year-old third grader at the Elementary school, caused the other children to laugh when she read aloud her letter to Santa Claus asking for an electric train for Christmas. "Who ever heard of a girl wanting an electric train?" they chided. Santa received that letter, and Nancy got her electric train. But yes, you guessed it. Mother and Daddy (Mr. and Mrs. Julian I. Jordan) play with the intriguing toy as much as Nancy and her sister Ann.
Gableites Give 'Four-State' Party
Alabama, Georgia, New York and Rhode Island houseguests will get a chance to swap bridge points Saturday at the bridge-luncheon which Mrs. Byron Spreow and Mrs. Comer Hall are giving. Strictly an out-of-towners get-together, the bridge-luncheon will take place at the Country Club of Coral Gables. Among guests present will be Mrs. Richard Fulton of New York City and Mrs. Leon Spillman of Montgomery, Ala., both sisters of Mrs. Clarke Parker of the Gables; Mrs. Roland Sutcliffe's mother, Mrs. E. C. Shearouse, here from Swainsboro, Ga.; Mrs. Alfred Swan, Quonset, R. I., resident and daughter of the George K. Leonards; and Mrs. H. P. Bushnell.
ST. LOUIS GAVE MRS. STUBBS NEAR CASE OF CLAUSTROPHOBIA—BUT IT WAS FUN!
They were dreaming of a white Christmas in St. Louis this year but the P. M. Stubbs were disappointed when not even a flake of snow fell during the week they were there. In spite of the fact that this was the warmest Christmas St. Louis has had in years, Mrs. Stubbs reported she caught a pesky cold on the day before Christmas. While visiting Mrs. Stubbs' sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Kinsey Burr, in the Mississippi river town, the Stubbs were constantly entertained at dinners, dances and a bridge party. Guests attending the latter were delighted with the gardenias which Mrs. Stubbs took with her from Florida and distributed. Mrs. Stubbs, who hadn't been to St. Louis since 1932, said that everything looked so large to her. "When I saw the buildings downtown, they looked so big I almost had claustrophobia!" she admitted. Although the Stubbs had a wonderful Christmas, they agreed, upon their return Monday night, that they're so glad they live in Coral Gables rather than in the big, big town of St. Louis, Mo.
Gables Folk Prominent At Surf Soiree
For a town staunchly opposed to consolidation, Coral Gables did right well in "taking over" a portion of Miami Beach last evening at the reception and cocktail-buffet given by President John G. Thompson of the Orange Bowl Committee. Exchanging greetings with governors and ambassadors and visiting dignitaries from Kansas and Georgia in the spacious Surf Club were Gableites galore with their smartly gowned ladies. A fetching, high-crowned coachman's hat topped Mrs. W. Keith Phillips' pepper-and-salt tresses as she received with the Mayor—and scintillating was the word for Mrs. Shaker Shikany's sequin encrusted black cocktail gown. Camille Oelkers, there with her State Representative husband, Chubby, looked like an angel-on-cape from a fashion heaven in purple net halo flecked with gold, and gown to match. Mrs. Frank Holley chose emerald-green cosiney striped in ornament her eye-catching tailored cocktail suit of gold lame—while "Spec" Gau-thier was a vision in Winter white as she danced with husband John. Mrs. Bowman F. Ashe danced a mighty fancy Samba with Hart Morris and appeared to enjoy it almost as much as Dr. Ashe did—watching from the sidelines. With the Ashes and the Morrises at the University of Miami table were Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Dunn, who had to leave the festivities early to get to the boxing matches at the Coral Gables Coliseum. Dr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Weiland, Dr. and Mrs. F. E. Kitchens and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thiel were a gay party at a table on the dance terrace, chatting and watching the Sam H. McCormicks, the Dave Hendricks, the Andrew T. Healys and other Gables neighbors dance by. Seen table-hopping during the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Harding, the Charles Fuchs, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Patton, the Lamar Paxsons, the Wilbur Jennings, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pent-land and the Hollis Rineharts. Other Gables guests at the pre-Orange Bowl reception included City Attorney Ted Semple and Mrs. Semple, former Gables City Manager George Shaw and his wife, the McGregor Smiths, Mr. and Mrs. Hoke Welch, the George Hursts and Mr. and Mrs. B. Hili-yard Bishop.
Rev. R. E. Philbin Addresses Society
The Little Flower Society of the Church of the Little Flower will hold its first meeting of the new year at eight o'clock Monday in the Church Rectory. The Rev. Father R. E. Philbin, popular young pastor of the newly dedicated Church of St. Michael the Arch Angel, will be the guest speaker.
Mrs. Samuel Coover Addresses Luncheon
Luncheon and a talk by Mrs. Samuel Coover will feature the meeting of the Woman's Association of the Congregational Church at twelve-thirty o'clock Friday in the church lounge. Mrs. Coover, a member of the staff of instructors at Ponce de Leon High School, spent several months this past summer in Columbia, South America. She will speak on her interesting experiences in that part of South America.
CORAL GABLES JUNIOR SET GOES DANCING
LET'S DANCE!" said Eugene Steber (left) and Don Neff to the Muxxy sisters, Reta and Dona. The quartet was pictured as the foursome arrived for the Riviera-Times Photo by Elsner formal holiday dance given by St. Theresa parents and teachers for the High School set.
Miss Anna Lee Quina Weds Miamian In Church Ceremony
In a setting of ferns and white gladioli, Miss Anna Lee Quina of Coral Gables and Jacksonville became the bride of Edward Denton Bass III, yesterday morning at the Coral Gables Methodist church. Dr. J. H. Daniel performed the ring ceremony at ten o'clock. The bride's brother, O. F. Quina gave her in marriage and the bridegroom's father, Edward Denton Bass Jr., was best man. For her marriage, the bride, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Quina of Jacksonville, wore a street-length gown of Alice Blue crepe with matching hat, navy blue accessories and pink carnation corsage. Mrs. O. F. Quina, sister-in-law of the bride was her matron of honor. Her gown of gray crepe was complemented with pink accessories and she wore white carnations as a corsage. The bridegroom's mother, Mrs. E. A. Staiber of Atlanta, Ga., who attended the ceremony, was in gray crepe with black accessories and orchid corsage. Wedding Breakfast Held Following the ceremony witnessed by a large group of relatives and friends, a breakfast was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Bass Jr., in Miami. For an up-State motor wedding trip, the new Mrs. Bass changed to a Royal blue suit and wore her pink bridal corsage. The bride was educated in Jacksonville schools and since coming to Coral Gables has resided at 1226 Lisbon Street. The bridegroom attended Georgia School of Technology and is now a special agent with the Florida Inspection and Rating Bureau in Miami. Among out-of-town guests attending the wedding was Mrs. G. C. Gammille, the bride's grandmother, of Jacksonville. The couple will make Miami their future home,
Mrs. Kidd Host At Koke Klatch
Vanderbilt, University of Miami, Florida State University, University of Florida, Duke, Brenau, and University of South Carolina were represented yesterday at the informal coke party given by Mrs. W. R. Kidd Jr. Held at the home of Mrs. Kidd's mother, Mrs. Margaret Chafer, at 2508 DeSoto Blvd., this informal get-together was for actives and pledges of the Tri Delta sorority who are home for the holidays. Approximately thirty members attended.
Gables Realtor To Take Bride
Coming as a surprise to many of their friends is the announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Mrs. Betty McGunnigle of New York and Coral Gables and Benjamin de C. Rothchild, prominent Coral Gables realtor. The marriage will take place Saturday and the couple will motor up-State and to New Orleans, La., on a three weeks wedding trip. The bride-elect is a native of Columbia, South Carolina. Mr. de C. Rothchild is a native of New York and has been a Coral Gables resident for the past 20 years. Romance of the couple began when they met about a year ago. Upon their return, the newly-weds will reside at 4220 Douglas Road, Coconut Grove.
It's A Boy!
Tiny Gary Wayne Speed ignored Christmas this year—but just wait 'til next! Gary was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Speed at Victoria Hospital on December seventeenth.
Miss Abbe (Pat) Sachs' Troth To Jacksonville Man Told
A sparkling diamond surrounded by 22 smaller stones appeared today on Miss Abbe (Pat) Sachs' third finger, left hand, when parents of the Stetson University co-ed announced her betrothal to Mr. Angus McDonald Stephens Jr., of Jacksonville Mr. and Mrs. August Speis Sachs revealed the engagement officially today, but pretty blonde Abbe has been wearing the ring on a ribbon 'round her neck since it was given her as a surprise gift Christmas Eve by her fiance. Before entering Stetson, Miss Sachs attended private school and was graduated from Ponce de Leon High School. She is a member of the Press Club at the up-State University, serves on the staff of the school annual, the Stetson Hatter, and was editor of the college newspaper, the Stetson Reporter. "Steve" is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Stephens Sr., of Jacksonville. He was graduated from Lee High in his home city and attended the University of Florida before entering the service. He is now a student at the Stetson University School of Law, where he is a member of Delta Sigma Phi national fraternity. No date has been set for the wedding. After spending the Christmas holidays with Miss Sachs' parents, the couple left today for a New Year's visit with Mr. and Mrs. Stephens. While in Jacksonville, they'll attend the 'Gator Bowl New Year's Day football game.
New Jersey Kin Are Houseguests Of Mrs. Croce
A number of friends and relatives are being entertained during the holidays by Mrs. Louis P. Croce at her Avenue Alcazar home. Among Christmas Day dinner guests of Mrs. Croce were Mr. and Mrs. Francis Stewart of Coconut Grove; Mr. and Mrs. George Friedrich, Gables residents; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Horner and son, Bud, from Asbury Park, N. J.; Mrs. Martha Knoller, also from Asbury Park, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ludwig, Jacksonville residents. Mr. and Mrs. Horner, daughter and son-in-law of the Gables woman, will be here until the first of March, while her son will return to New Jersey on the third of January. Mrs. Croce will entertain at an eggnog party at her home tonight after the King Orange Jamboree Parade.
Leckies Entertain Church Friends
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Leckie will be hosts to members and friends of the First Christian Church of Coral Gables tonight at a party and New Year's eve worship service. The party will get underway at nine o'clock at the Leckie home at 633 S.W. 44th Avenue. Special New Year's games and quizzes will be offered for the group's entertainment. A devotional service, beginning at eleven-thirty o'clock, will be conducted by Rev. John Messer.
Curriers Entertain Detroit Friends
Mrs. P. J. Currier and her daughter Clare, ten, entertained old friends from their home city, Detroit, Mich., at luncheon at the Country Club of Coral Gables yesterday. Visiting Michiganders were Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Chaplow, their daughter, Joan, twelve, and son Thomas, who is nine. The Curriers make their winter home at ten forty-one Avenue Sevilla.
First Church of Christ, Scientist, CORAL GABLES Announces A FREE LECTURE ON CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ENTITLED CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT THE THINGS OF GOD
By ARTHUR C. WHITNEY, C.S., of Chicago, Illinois Member of the Board of Lectureship of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts — IN — The Coral Gables Elementary School Ponce de Leon at Minorca Avenue Sunday Afternoon, January 4, 1947 AT 3:00 O'CLOCK—DOORS OPEN AT 2:00 O'CLOCK THE PUBLIC IS CORDIALLY INVITED
BELL PAINT AND HARDWARE
NEW YEAR HOPE 1 9 4 8 New gleams of hope, fresh streams of courage, come with the dawning of the New Year. We cherish the thought of the fine associations that have been ours for many years past, and take this means of expressing our deep appreciation of your valued friendship. BELL PAINT AND HARDWARE 2613 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Phone 48-1061
Good Luck NEW YEAR 1948
We extend to you and yours a cordial greeting for the New Year. May some of the happy spirit of New Year's Eve be parceled out through the long stretch of days as 1948 doles out the Good Luck we wish for you. MOD-EL SERVICE STATION Sinclair Gas and Oils Full Goodyear Tires and Tubes Line of Accessories 245 Coral Way Phone 4-9237
HAPPY NEW YEAR 1948 KENYON AUTO STORES
HAPPY NEW YEAR 1948 Greetings to you! Yes, it's time to change the figures again. Nineteen hundred and forty-eight . . . Let's look optimistically into the future. With any kind of luck, this should be the best year we've ever had! On this cheerful note, we extend to you our heartiest wishes for a Happy New Year. KENYON AUTO STORES A. B. COLLINS • OWNERS • M. F. SCOTT 1903 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Phone 4-9661
HAPPY NEW YEAR Howdy—Mr. New Year! GABLES Appliance Co. Inc.
HAPPY NEW YEAR Howdy—Mr. New Year! Spread good cheer for us to all our friends these next 12 months. NINETEEN FORTY EIGHT GABLES Appliance Co. Inc. 1905 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Phone 48-3623